After my bathroom ceiling collapsed, I got my landlord to cover a hotel stay. Here's what I did

… him off I lived with a roommate on a block that was apparently affectionately known by Columbia students as Rat Row simply because there were so many rats So if the rats werent bad enoughone day my ceiling collapsed And to make … of back and forth with our landlord my roommate got us a rent abatement for around half of our last month of rent We …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2023 - 9:30AM
Want to try wallpaper in your NYC apartment or brownstone? Here's what you need to know

… panacheperfect for renters or if you envision selling down the line or are a serial redecorator   One … out the costs can also seem daunting for the uninitiated How much wallpaper will you need What can you expect to pay … combinations   Like the New York Toile shown at top You can buy it from Austin designer Katie Kime $128 to $198 for a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 3, 2022 - 9:30AM
Need help with soundproofing your NYC apartment? Here’s Brick’s best advice

… add insulation if necessary However there are some steps renters can take as well Most rentals and coops have a clause in the lease that states 80 … floors A brownstoners stepbystep guide If youre renting youll want to look into carpeting and rugs with …

By Emily Myers |January 6, 2022 - 9:30AM
A West Village one bedroom with a sleeping loft for $1,150,000, no board approval required

… of the building You do not need board approval to buy these apartments they are often newly renovated and they typically … were afraid to ask This onebedroom onebath sponsor coop 211 West 10th St 6A in the West Village is currently listed at $1150000 which is just …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 13, 2020 - 9:00AM